ASTWOOD ROAD, WR3 8HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR3 8HB

ASTWOOD ROAD, WR3 8HB, Worcester has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.85 per 1,000 population. This WR3 8HB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WR3 postcode area, which has experienced 91 crimes and a crime rate of 4.15 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WR3 8HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR3 8HB, encompassing approximately 1721 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR3 8HB area, explore the WR3 8HB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

WR3 8HB Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Farm Close with total crimes: 6
  • Lime Avenue with total crimes: 3

ASTWOOD ROAD, WR3 8HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1016.85-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences75.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.07-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson32.320.00%
Vehicle crime21.740.00%
Other crime21.160.00%
Public order11.16-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1421.5075.00%
Shoplifting118.1310.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.39-30.00%
Public order24.07-33.33%
Other crime21.160.00%
Burglary11.160.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.59150.00%
Shoplifting105.8166.67%
Anti-social behaviour85.81166.67%
Public order34.65200.00%
Vehicle crime11.74-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting613.36-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences43.49-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour32.32-62.50%
Vehicle crime31.74200.00%
Bicycle theft21.740.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1424.98133.33%
Violence and sexual offences138.13225.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.55300.00%
Other crime24.65100.00%
Vehicle crime11.16-50.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting611.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.49300.00%
Vehicle crime22.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-75.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Public order10.58-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.620.00%
Shoplifting64.65200.00%
Public order33.4950.00%
Other theft11.74-75.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.58-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.20-20.00%
Other theft44.65100.00%
Public order22.320.00%
Shoplifting21.16100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.16-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.16-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.58-50.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.2766.67%
Anti-social behaviour105.81233.33%
Other theft25.810.00%
Bicycle theft21.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.16-33.33%
Shoplifting11.16-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting613.94200.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.490.00%
Bicycle theft33.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.740.00%
Public order11.740.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.30-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour33.4950.00%
Shoplifting21.74-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.160.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.2016.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.070.00%
Shoplifting42.91-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour22.32-71.43%
Drugs11.160.00%
Public order10.58-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1119.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.070.00%
Public order33.490.00%
Vehicle crime21.740.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20235

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202414
July 20248
June 20243
May 20248
April 20242
March 20248
February 20248
January 202410
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 202410
June 20244
May 202413
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 202410
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202410
June 20246
May 202414
April 20246
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234
September 202311

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR3 8HB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Farm Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Public order1
  • 3. Lime Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Radnor Croft
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brockweir
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Pine Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Blackthorn Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Ryeland Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Southdown Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1